Sr. Manager, Purchasing

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc. • Lansing, IL

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About The Position

This position leads a team responsible for day-to-day purchasing of raw materials and indirect spend categories—including freight, MRO supplies, capital equipment, packaging, utilities, and services—to support manufacturing and distribution in North America. The role develops procurement processes, resolves issues, tracks team progress against established KPIs, and collaborates with suppliers and stakeholders.

The Sr. Manager, Purchasing leads procurement operations and improvement initiatives, owns tolling manufacturer relationships and strategy in alignment with production needs, pursues cost reductions, and develops supplier contracts and service agreements. The role also builds and qualifies vendor networks, leads procurement projects, supports cross-functional initiatives, and coaches and mentors procurement team members.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in purchasing or operations in a mid- to large-size organization.
• At least 5 years of experience managing global freight and transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.
• CPM or CSCP certification.
• Chemical industry background.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for raw material purchasing and indirect spend categories, including freight, MRO supplies, equipment, packaging, utilities, and services, across US facilities.
• Lead the development and execution of procurement processes in line with established metrics.
• Own tolling manufacturer relationships and tolling strategy in alignment with production needs.
• Deliver cost reductions in managed spend categories by pursuing opportunities and negotiating with suppliers.
• Develop supplier contracts and service agreements, and ensure the supply base meets expected service levels and KPIs.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, regional group companies, and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Locate, qualify, and establish a network of vendors to supply materials and services.
• Lead SAP and business process improvement initiatives affecting managed spend areas.
• Prepare bid requests and review supply quotations.
• Lead procurement projects and participate in cross-functional projects as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Coach and mentor direct reports and other procurement team members.

Benefits

• Annual bonus incentive plan.
• Merit increases.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive health and welfare plans.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee appreciation events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager